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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.94, 32,222.81 and 12,739.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.94, 32,222.81 and 12,739.54 is: 17,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.94 : 32,222.81 = 12,739.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.94/32,222.81 = 12,739.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.94x = 32,222.81 × 12,739.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.94x = 410,503,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,503,776.91/23,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.51

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